Calvin Duncan became a lawyer and legal expert during the three decades he spent in prison for a crime he would later be exonerated.Â
Friday marks the 65th anniversary of Ruby Bridges becoming the first Black student to desegregate her New Orleans elementary school.Â
Sixty-five years ago, Ruby Bridges bravely integrated a New Orleans school, opening doors for Black children. Her courage still teaches us about equality today.
The U.S. Border Patrol has faced significant legal and public pushback in Chicago due to the aggressive tactics utilized in its immigration crackdown.Â
Derrick Groves was one of the 10 New Orleans detainees who pulled off an audacious escape from the Orleans Justice Center last May.Â
New Orleans is one of several cities with a substantial Black population that President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy the National Guard to.Â
In this personal essay, Kristen Rome reflects on how Hurricane Katrina redefined and rerouted her path, sending her on a mission in search of her New Orleans roots.
Although I was born before Hurricane Katrina, this experience brought me closer to the stories told by my mother and grandmother.
Writer Melanie Dione reflects on leaving New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina and returning years later to do climate justice work.
Many areas in New Orleans are still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which killed nearly 2,000 people and caused billions in damage.
NewsOne is honored to showcase a small selection of L. Kasimu Harris' award-winning photography—sharing a glimpse of true Black excellence.
Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, displacing Black residents and fueling a wave of racially motivated vigilante violence. Here's what we know.
